Core screening standards
Document Type
Standards
Summary
We have developed a set of core standards that will apply across national screening programmes in Scotland.
The core standards will support consistency and reduce duplication.
The core standards cover:
- leadership and governance in screening programmes
- quality assurance
- screening incident management and reporting
- staff training and education
- informed decision making
- equity in screening
Overview of standards
Standard 1: Each organisation demonstrates effective leadership, governance and partnership working in the management and delivery of high quality screening programmes across Scotland.
Standard 2: Each screening programme has robust quality assurance systems.
Standard 3: Each organisation demonstrates robust processes for screening incident management and reporting.
Standard 4: Organisations ensure staff are trained, skilled, knowledgeable and competent.
Standard 5: People invited for screening receive information and support to enable informed choice and decision making.
Standard 6: Equity in screening Screening programmes demonstrate commitment to equity in screening.